This solar shade is manually operated with a chain and clutch. Even though the chain isn't visible in this photo, it is located just inside the right window frame. The provider and installer was Manhattan Shade and Glass (attn.: Merrill Krell @ 212.288.5616).

Add a work nook. We've debated whether or not a desk is a restful item to have in the bedroom, but for many it's a matter of necessity. The corner is an unobtrusive spot that helps keep your relaxation and work spaces separate. You can also use this idea for a dressing table; just add a tabletop mirror.

Library Design--Bedtime story. Having books right by the bedside is handy for bedtime readers. With built-in shelving for books and a corner desk for journal writing, this room is a literature lover's dream.

Add a work nook. We've debated whether or not a desk is a restful item to have in the bedroom, but for many it's a matter of necessity. The corner is an unobtrusive spot that helps keep your relaxation and work spaces separate. You can also use this idea for a dressing table; just add a tabletop mirror.

If there isn't space for a full study/library, this nook looks actually functional. There seems to be a curtain rail or some such going on above the window, so it seems plausible it can be hidden when not in use.

Add a work nook. We've debated whether or not a desk is a restful item to have in the bedroom, but for many it's a matter of necessity. The corner is an unobtrusive spot that helps keep your relaxation and work spaces separate. You can also use this idea for a dressing table; just add a tabletop mirror.